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2016-2017 JLC Professional Touring Series
The James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts has entertained over
600,000 patrons in the Lake County area over the course of twenty years,
with a diverse array of incredible artists, events and performances.

An Afternoon with
Rita Moreno
Sunday, September 18, 2016 • 4 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
For pairing an afternoon of story with song, Rita Moreno is both master
chef and sommelier. The table is set with a full course that includes some
of Rita’s favorites from the American Songbook—Broadway classics
(including selections from West Side Story, Sunset Boulevard, Master
Class), Swing, Jazz, selections from her new Spanish album, Una Vez Más
(produced by Emilio Estefan) and even Rap. Rita does it all and has it all —
the Emmy (2), Grammy, Oscar, Tony, Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement,
Presidential Medal of Freedom, National Medal of Arts, SAG Life Achievement
Award and a 2015 Kennedy Center Honor. And ... don’t forget the dessert
... a confection of experiences, anecdotes and encounters collected over
her storied lifetime.

Second City — “Free Speech! (while supplies last)”
Saturday, October 15, 2016 • 8 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
The Second City Touring Company performs “Free Speech! (while supplies
last),” an irreverent look at America’s electoral insanity. This topical new show
features political satire made famous by Second City stars like Tina Fey,
Stephen Colbert and Keegan-Michael Key. It’s a must-see evening of comedy
that features some of Chicago’s best and brightest and a majority of laughs.

FAME—The Musical
Sunday, November 6, 2016 • 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
Derived from the award-winning film and television series, FAME – The
Musical follows the incredible journey of a group of vibrant, multi-cultural
young artists at New York’s High School of Performing Arts. Featuring
music for the ages, this riveting theatrical odyssey inspires audiences to
embrace their talents and follow their dreams.

Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic Christmas
Sunday, December 18, 2016 • 4 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
From the infinite treasury of Ireland’s cultural
heritage comes Tomáseen Foley’s A Celtic
Christmas — a recreation of a night before
Christmas in a remote farmhouse in the West of
Ireland in the 1940s. Neighbors gather around
the fireside for a night of traditional Irish music,
song, dance and storytelling f­ rom native Irish
storyteller, Tomáseen Foley. There is magic in
the air when the neighbors knock sparks off the
flagstone floors with their dancing and the rafters
sing with fiery traditional music. A wholesome
Christmas show for all the family to enjoy.

Masters of Soul
Saturday, January 14, 2017 • 8 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
The Temptations, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Diana Ross and the Supremes,
The Jackson Five, and Stevie Wonder are just some of the iconic Motown
artists who have earned their place in the history of all popular music. In
this ultimate stroll down memory lane, Masters of Soul celebrates these
artists and many more via incredible harmonies, stylish costumes and
endless smooth moves.

In The Mood
Sunday, February 19, 2017 • 3 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
In the Mood celebrates the music
of the 1930s and 40s – the Big Band
era — with a sensational 13-piece
String of Pearls Orchestra and
fabulous singers and dancers. The
great melodies and lyrics that are
still with us today are presented in
a musical revue that is jazzy,
sentimental, rhythmic, nostalgic
and patriotic.

“You’ve Got A Friend”

The Music of Carole King and James Taylor
Sunday March 26, 2017 • 4 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
This nostalgic concert performance pays homage to the music, lyrics and
melodies that comprise the timeless songbook of Carole King and James
Taylor. Two long-time friends and collaborators, hit songwriter, Kirsti
Manna, and national recording artist, Jonathan Birchfield, share their
incredible onstage chemistry and unique artistry, capturing the essence
of friendship through music.

The Magic of
Bill Blagg LIVE!
Saturday, April 8, 2017 • 7 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
Bill Blagg is one of the nation’s top
touring illusionists, thrilling thousands
and leaving people in complete disbelief
as he creates the impossible. Prepare
to be amazed as he passes through the
blades of an industrial fan, shrinks his
body to just 6" tall and instantly teleports
across the theatre!

“The Long and Winding Road”
Starring Jim Witter
Saturday, May 13, 2017 • 8 p.m.
Mainstage Theatre
The Beatles captured the world’s attention with
their songs, providing a musical soundtrack to
the historical events of the ‘60s and ‘70s. In this
multi-media musical tribute, Jim Witter brings his
powerful voice, endless talents and infectious
personality to the stage as he shares the songs
and stories behind the music of John Lennon and
Paul McCartney.

All Seats
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Two Level Pricing
Level 1 - Rows A through I
Level 2 - Rows J through T
The James Lumber Center for the
Performing Arts is ADA compliant.
Call the Box Office for more
details: (847) 543-2300.

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James Lumber Center Box Office
College of Lake County
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Grayslake, Illinois 60030

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benefits. Your contributions through the CLC Foundation will allow
the James Lumber Center to continue to present stellar artists and
unique, world-class productions at an affordable price.
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